Tree down on East Ridge Trail
The trail back
This knobby burl looked like a laughing buddha to me
The East Ridge Trail is one of two one-track trails where horses are allowed in Big Basin Park & it's just gorgeous
Took Hihn Hammond up to the Middle Ridge Trail and went south
We'd loped up to the ridge and Bella was hot and breathless. It was a real hot afternoon and she is already getting her winter coat, so we hand-walked awhile to cool her down.
Middle Ridge Road
Below is a telephoto from the Mt McAbee Overlook. We're about 1700 ft above sea level, looking down at Waddell Beach and the Pacific Ocean. There's a thin layer of fog above the water.
Waddle Beach
The overlook
Continuing west on the road, this is the canyon to our south
Cool looking tree
The road to McCrary Ridge Trail
Out of the woods and onto the ridge,
the views really open up
There's the sign for the top of McCrary Ridge trail
Bella stepped up to the narrow ridge separating Hihn Hammond Road and the trailhead of McCrary Ridge Trail and stood quietly while I took a bunch of photos to use for panoramics.
McCrary Ridge Trail goes down the other side to the left and then curves around, heading west to the beach
